Our Verdict
Allplants frozen meals are great for vegans and omnivores alike—they’re convenient, healthy and tasty.
For
- Interesting, tasty meals
- Two or more of your five-a-day
- Convenient
Against
- Cheaper options available
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Allplants is an entirely plant-based meal delivery service. However, its tasty and inventive meals are not only suitable for vegans. Regardless of where you sit on the dietary spectrum, Allplants' meals are exceptional and it’s undoubtedly one of the best healthy meal prep services available.
Allplants Review: Price And Availability
Allplants deliver almost everywhere in Great Britain, with a few areas in Scotland excluded because the meals can’t be delivered within 24 hours. The main meals in the range cost from £4.99 for a single serving, and you can also get a two-person portion. The minimum order is £30, and you need to spend £50 to qualify for free delivery (only available if you have a subscription). There are also sides, breakfast pots, desserts and smoothies in the range, and you can order a meal bundle to get a saving.
How I Tested These Meals
I have tested Allplants’ meals on three occasions over the past five years, and have tried the Buddha bowls and sides along with the main meals. Most recently I tried the special range created in partnership with chef Rachel Ama. I’ve also tested many other meal prep services.
How It Works
The Allplants service is a simple one. You choose your frozen meals online, choosing between a single or double serving, and place your order. You can also add sides and other extras, and either buy as a one-off order or sign up for a subscription, which gives you access to free delivery if spending over £50.
You then book a delivery slot between Tuesday and Saturday and your meals come in an insulated box so they will stay frozen until the evening if you’re not home when they arrive. The meals then take around six to 10 minutes to heat up in the microwave—you can use an oven, but it takes a lot longer. The tray and sleeve used to package the meals can be recycled, while the plastic film over the top cannot.
The Meals
Having tried a range of Allplants I can say they are very tasty across the board, and pleasingly varied in both flavors and ingredients used. Every meal contains at least two of your recommended five-a-day—often more—and the portion sizes are big enough to satisfy, though on particularly active days it’s worth ensuring you pick up one of the company’s sides or puddings alongside your main dish (or make your own).
The meals are also a source of protein and are low in sugar, as well as being generally high in fiber thanks to the amount of veg that’s packed in. I was also impressed by their texture—none of the meals came out of the microwave as a soggy mush, with crunchy elements in the stews and curries.
For omnivores it can be hard to believe the meals are entirely plant-based, such as the authentically creamy, cheesy Mac & Greens in Creamy Sauce. Another meal I especially enjoyed was the Three Mushroom Medley Risotto, especially paired with the Garlic + Chilli Green side.
Most recently I tested the range of four meals created by chef Rachel Ama, of which the standout is the spicy West African Peanut Stew, which was packed with flavor and not overwhelmingly hot despite the use of Scotch Bonnet chillies. This is the first range of meals released as part of Allplants’ “chef in residence” program, with more chefs set to be involved in launching meals in the future.
I was also very taken with Allplants’ range of Buddha bowls. Packed with an assortment of veg and grains, some kind of mash (made with beans and peas, or coconut and edamame, for example) and a protein source like nuts or tofu, these bowls are terrific and guarantee an interesting, delicious and healthy lunch.
There’s a comprehensive nutritional breakdown of every meal on the Allplants website, and it also lists how many portions of your five-a-day each contains—a detail I always like to see. There are some “lighter” meals that come in under 450 calories, and all the meals seem to be under 600 calories.
The obvious time to try Allplants is when you’re testing the waters of plant-based eating during an event like Veganuary, when it will make getting started on a vegan diet much easier. However, there really is no bad time to enjoy the meals on the Allplants menu, and they’re right up there with the best meal delivery services available regardless of your dietary preferences.
